Romance in Colour

We had an amazing interview with debut ya/new adult fantasy author Annait LJ. We talk about her innovative book, Silent Sounds, which examines race and disability in an afro futuristic/dystopian lens. We talk about her love of writing, her mission with her fantasy work, and what the future of the series will bring. To learn more about Anniat LJ, click here.

In our "What is BookTok Reading" segment, Booktoker and influencer Reni Esan gives us her booktok recommendations and why Booktok is so powerful and influential as a space for black creators. Follow Reni on TikTok here.

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In our #WritinginColour segment, we interview debut author Amber Samuel whose novel, The Many Dates of Indigo, is getting a lot of buzz. We talk about how she took her talents from Wattpad to traditional publishing and how she discovered her voice. Follow Amber's debut author journey and all her writing HERE.

In our What is BookTok Reading segment, author and indigenous activist Calla Claire gives us some amazing book recs that center diversity and inclusion. For more on Calla and her books, follow her HERE.

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This week join us for two amazing interviews. Up first, a great #WritinginColour interview with Indie author Toni Wilkerson. @_toniwrites 

We talk her road to indie publishing, lessons learned along the way, and why her native DC is an important character in her novels. Get all her social media and purchase her two debut duology here.

 In our “What is Booktok Reading” segment, we talk to Pop Guru sensation/TikTok influencer Simone Umba (TikTok: SimplySimone) about what's poppin' in pop culture and what's on her book radar.

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In our #WritinginColour interview series, we had the pleasure of speaking with the BookTok sensation and phenom, JL Seegers, whose first two books and novella (Restore Me, Again and Revive Me) are all viral sensations. We talk about her writing process, how Booktok has been vital to her development as a writer, and how reading is mentorship. You can get all of JL's books and social media here.

In "What BookTok is Reading", we have longtime supporter of the podcast and friend, Bree Hill of The Categorically Romance podcast, who is plugged into BookTok and gives us some of her favorite reads of the season. An Air Force vet and contributor to Frolic Media, Bree has her finger on the pulse of romance so her book rec are always on point! Follow Bree's podcast (available here) and all her social media (here).

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It may be spooky season but here at Romance in Colour, 'tis the season for romance! We talk with author Ieshia Wiedlin about her newest holiday release, Maybe This Christmas, the holiday-themed follow up to her debut. We also talk about her debut author journey and lessons learned. You can find out more about Ieshia and her upcoming projects as well as all her social media here.

We had a blast talking books with booktoker and social-media influencer Mayte Lisbeth. A Bronx native, Mayte gives us her recommendations and talks the importance of Black BookTok in carving out a space for black readers and authors. You can find Mayte's TikTok here.

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This week's #WRITINGINCOLOUR series author interview features writer Tori Alvarez. We talk about her love of Sweet Valley High as her gateway to romance, being a Latina and representation, and how her own life inspired a very personal novel. You can find out more about Tori and all her social media on her website: https://www.torialvarez.com/about 

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Our #WritingInColour series rolls on with an interview with a pioneering publisher and queer author of Lesbian fiction, Aunt Georgia Lee. We talk about her publishing journey and the representation needed for BIPOC lesbian and queer writers. Learn more about her books and Onyx Lee Publishing here.

In our "What BookTok is Reading" segment, author and podcaster Daisy Kane gives her book recommendations. Follow her and all her social media here.

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Our #WritinginColour author interview series rolls on with an inspirational and insightful interview with indie author, Jacqueline Stewart. A mother, military spouse, motivational speaker, and life coach, Jacqueline crafts stories of romance with heart, soul and encouragement, all with a romantic slant. For more about Jackie and her books, visit her LinkTree 

In our What is BookTok Reading segment, Author/BookToker Lillie S gives us a ton of recommendations and books .Lilie. S is a proud West Indian psychology graduate and performing artist living in NYC, who fell in love with romantic literature in her childhood. Since then, she has been a lover and champion for love in all circumstances: platonic, familial, romantic, and spiritual. Especially the best of them all - pet & agape love! 

Books recommended:

Aaron's Patience by Tiffany Patterson

Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Colliding with Fate by A.E. Valdez

Get Lillie's debut On Time and learn more about Maddox & Yvana, as well as Lillie's social media  here

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Pre-Order Tati's debut, The Build Up (Carina Press, March 2023) here!